Planning
Sydney councils that drag heels on housing DA claim there are good reasons
Councils pinged as the slowest in Sydney at assessing development applications say there are several reasons why they rank poorly on a new league table.
- by Michael Koziol and Megan Gorrey
Latest
The Block confirmed for Daylesford after planning minister intervention
The next series of hit TV show The Block will be filmed in the country hamlet of Daylesford after intervention by the state’s planning minister to approve it.
- by Rachael Dexter and Benjamin Preiss
Perspective
Property development
Life in a tight spot not for all, but Brisbane homes might be heading that way
No longer backyard shoeboxes, granny flats could be mutually beneficial for struggling renters and homeowners.
- by Courtney Kruk
‘A revolution is coming to transport in the south-east’: First Metro routes revealed
Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner says the new shared revenue agreement with state government means 10 Brisbane Metro megabuses can now roll out earlier than planned.
- by Tony Moore
Why this council is opposing a $170m solar farm that would power 48,000 homes
A 100-megawatt solar farm is the latest flashpoint over the construction of renewable energy projects in regional Australia.
- by Megan Gorrey
Extra 160,000 bus services a year under landmark fare deal
Bus fare revenue that now goes to the state government will be shared with Brisbane City Council to allow extra services.
- by Tony Moore
Barangaroo is getting a metro station within weeks. What’s built above is mired in drama
The state government is facing accusations of misleading the public over $2 billion plans to redevelop the final piece of the Barangaroo foreshore.
- by Megan Gorrey
Increase in SEQ train disruptions as 50¢ fare trial looms
Queensland Rail says it is meeting its targets for having the trains run on time. A commuter group says the evidence suggests otherwise.
- by Tony Moore
Sydney’s housing reforms have shaken up the city. There’s more to come
The premier says the need to get more homes built, particularly for young people, is not going to disappear any time soon.
- by Christopher Harris
Exclusive
Housing affordability
Revealed: The ‘missing middle’ Sydney housing changes delayed until after council elections
The major “stage 2” changes to permit more low- and mid-rise housing are now slated for the end of 2024 despite earlier indications they would be active by June.
- by Michael Koziol
Exclusive
Housing crisis
Housing plan unveiled for Carriageworks precinct
The Minns government will deliver 250 social and affordable homes near Redfern station after revealing the first four Sydney sites to use surplus public land.
- by Max Maddison